Phases of Learning
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The Phases of Learning
The Phases of Learning are much like a well-built home. One must start with a solid foundation and build upward from there in order to have a strong and successful structure. It simply won't do to add the trimmings before the walls.
The purpose of a Leadership Education is to teach our children and youth HOW to think rather than merely what to think. This is best accomplished by instructing them in a way that aligns with their innate learning capacity, which depends on the developmental level of the student.
A Leadership Education is divided into Phases for younger and older children (Or rather "Junior Classes" and "Senior Classes"), with sub categories for each age range, as follows:
Junior Classes: Learning is gained primarily through the Four E's
1) Environment is loving
2) Exposure to fun, new things
3) Engagement of mind, heart, and hands
4) Experience life in motion
Core Phase, focuses on core values and character development and typically lasts from age 0 to 8-9.
Love of Learning Phase, focuses on giving the child the opportunity experience the many fields of study, to experiment, and to fall in love with learning and typically lasts from age 8 to 12-13.
Senior Classes: Learning is gained primarily through reading, study, writing, research, discussion, internalizing, and personalized education.
Scholar Phase, student begins studying a wide range of topics based in the classics with increasing ability, commitment, and depth. Ranging from age 12 to 16-18.
Depth Phase, the student now focuses on gaining an "Education to Match Their Mission." They have learned what they value most, what most interests them, and where they feel they can make the biggest difference and pursue that course. Lasts from age 17 or 18-104 yrs.
These phases must be purposefully developed in order for the progression to happen. Keep in mind that anyone can be in any of these phases at any age depending on their personal educational experience.
See chart below for more details on what implementation of the phases looks like as well as more information on "Layers of Learning."
*To learn more visit TJED.org.
What do the Phases Look Like?
CORE
(0-8 yrs)
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Young children focus on learning core values and morals through work and family relationships.
Weekly lessons are hands-on activities such as crafts, read-aloud, or science experiments with a lot of play time intermixed.
LOVE OF LEARNING
(8-12 yrs)
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Older children are learning a little bit about everything and discovering the joy of learning!
Weekly lessons use hands-on projects to explore history, geography, cooking, exercise, crafts, experiments, etc.
SCHOLAR
(12-18 yrs)
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The youth work with mentors and focus on reading, studying, writing, more reading, discussing and working towards a broad sturdy foundation.
Weekly classes may include discussion, writing, lectures, simulations, field trips, presentations, or collaborative projects.
DEPTH / MISSION
(18+ yrs)
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This is where the real fun begins! A true education should prepare you for the rest of your life!
This is where you (or your children) discover your purpose and where you feel you can make a difference, then dive deep into learning and fulfilling that mission.
Layers of Learning
Just as a mountain forms in layers and each lower layer remains an essential part of it's foundation, we likewise do not abandon the previous Phases of Learning as we progress. Rather, each phase builds on and incorporates the previous phases. Therefore, we can be in multiple phases at once, in different areas of life.
While the ages listed above are general guidelines for development through the Phases of Learning, it is important to note that we each grow and learn at our own pace and the phase we find ourselves or our children in may not match up with these exact age ranges. Please see the chart below for more guidance in understanding the Phases of Learning that you or your family members may be experiencing right now.
Lookout Academy is a Leadership Education Commonwealth located in Clackamas County, Oregon
Contact: lookoutacademytjed@gmail.com